74HC4538
Dual retriggerable precision monostable multivibrator
The 74HC4538 is a dual retriggerable-resettable monostable multivibrator. Each multivibrator has two trigger/retrigger inputs (nA and nB), a direct reset input (nCD), two complementary outputs (nQ and nQ), and two pins (nREXT/CEXT and nCEXT) for connecting the external timing components CEXT and REXT. Typical pulse width variation over temperature range is ± 0.2 %. The device may be triggered by either the positive or the negative edges of the input pulse. The duration and accuracy of the output pulse are determined by the external timing components CEXT and REXT. The output pulse width (TW) is equal to 0.7 × REXT × CEXT. The linear design techniques guarantee precise control of the output pulse width. A LOW level at nCD terminates the output pulse immediately. Schmitt-trigger action in the trigger inputs makes the circuit highly tolerant to slower rise and fall times. Inputs include clamp diodes. This enables the use of current limiting resistors to interface inputs to voltages in excess of VCC.
Features and benefits
Wide supply voltage range from 2.0 to 6.0 V
CMOS low power dissipation
CMOS input levels
High noise immunity
Tolerant of slow trigger rise and fall times
Separate reset inputs
Triggering from falling or rising edge
Latch-up performance exceeds 100 mA per JESD 78 Class II Level B
Complies with JEDEC standards
JESD8C (2.7 V to 3.6 V)
JESD7A (2.0 V to 6.0 V)
ESD protection:
HBM: ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001 class 2 exceeds 2000 V
CDM: ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-002 class C3 exceeds 1000 V
Specified from -40 °C to +85 °C and from -40 °C to +125 °C
Parametrics
| Type number | VCC (V) | Logic switching levels | Output drive capability (mA) | tpd (ns) | Power dissipation considerations | Tamb (°C) | Package name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74HC4538D | 2.0 - 6.0 | CMOS | ± 5.2 | 27 | low | -40~125 | SO16 |
| 74HC4538PW | 2.0 - 6.0 | CMOS | ± 5.2 | 27 | low | -40~125 | TSSOP16 |
Package
| Type number | Orderable part number, (Ordering code (12NC)) | Status | Marking | Package | Package information | Reflow-/Wave soldering | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74HC4538D | 74HC4538D,653 (933714910653) |
Active | 74HC4538D |
SO16 (SOT109-1) |
SOT109-1 |
SO-SOJ-REFLOW
SO-SOJ-WAVE WAVE_BG-BD-1 |
Not available |
| 74HC4538PW | 74HC4538PW,118 (935187530118) |
Active | HC4538 |
TSSOP16 (SOT403-1) |
SOT403-1 |
SSOP-TSSOP-VSO-WAVE
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SOT403-1_118 |
All type numbers in the table below are discontinued.
| Type number | Orderable part number, (Ordering code (12NC)) | Status | Marking | Package | Package information | Reflow-/Wave soldering | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74HC4538D | 74HC4538D,652 (933714910652) |
Withdrawn / End-of-life | 74HC4538D |
SO16 (SOT109-1) |
SOT109-1 |
SO-SOJ-REFLOW
SO-SOJ-WAVE WAVE_BG-BD-1 |
SOT109-1_652 |
| 74HC4538DB | 74HC4538DB,112 (935186970112) |
Withdrawn / End-of-life | HC4538 |
SSOP16 (SOT338-1) |
SOT338-1 |
SSOP-TSSOP-VSO-REFLOW
SSOP-TSSOP-VSO-WAVE |
Not available |
| 74HC4538DB,118 (935186970118) |
Withdrawn / End-of-life | HC4538 | Not available |
Environmental information
| Type number | Orderable part number | Chemical content | RoHS | RHF-indicator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74HC4538D | 74HC4538D,653 | 74HC4538D |
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| 74HC4538PW | 74HC4538PW,118 | 74HC4538PW |
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All type numbers in the table below are discontinued.
| Type number | Orderable part number | Chemical content | RoHS | RHF-indicator |
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| 74HC4538D | 74HC4538D,652 | 74HC4538D |
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| 74HC4538DB | 74HC4538DB,112 | 74HC4538DB |
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| 74HC4538DB | 74HC4538DB,118 | 74HC4538DB |
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Documentation (20)
| File name | Title | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74HC4538 | Dual retriggerable precision monostable multivibrator | Data sheet | 2024-03-26 |
| AN11044 | Pin FMEA 74HC/74HCT family | Application note | 2019-01-09 |
| mba338 | Block diagram: 74HC4538D, 74HC4538DB, 74HC4538N, 74HC4538PW, 74HC4538U, 74HCT4538D, 74HCT4538DB, 74HCT4538N, 74HCT4538PW | Block diagram | 2009-11-04 |
| SOT109-1 | 3D model for products with SOT109-1 package | Design support | 2020-01-22 |
| SOT403-1 | 3D model for products with SOT403-1 package | Design support | 2020-01-22 |
| Nexperia_package_poster | Nexperia package poster | Leaflet | 2020-05-15 |
| SO16_SOT109-1_mk | plastic, small outline package; 16 leads; 1.27 mm pitch; 9.9 mm x 3.9 mm x 1.35 mm body | Marcom graphics | 2017-01-28 |
| SSOP16_SOT338-1_mk | plastic, shrink small outline package; 16 leads; 0.65 mm pitch; 6.2 mm x 5.3 mm x 2 mm body | Marcom graphics | 2017-01-28 |
| TSSOP16_SOT403-1_mk | plastic, thin shrink small outline package; 16 leads; 0.65 mm pitch; 5 mm x 4.4 mm x 1.1 mm body | Marcom graphics | 2017-01-28 |
| SOT109-1 | plastic, small outline package; 16 leads; 1.27 mm pitch; 9.9 mm x 3.9 mm x 1.75 mm body | Package information | 2023-11-07 |
| SOT338-1 | plastic, shrink small outline package; 16 leads; 0.65 mm pitch; 6.2 mm x 5.3 mm x 2 mm body | Package information | 2022-06-20 |
| SOT403-1 | plastic, thin shrink small outline package; 16 leads; 5 mm x 4.4 mm x 1.2 mm body | Package information | 2023-11-08 |
| SO-SOJ-REFLOW | Footprint for reflow soldering | Reflow soldering | 2009-10-08 |
| SSOP-TSSOP-VSO-REFLOW | Footprint for reflow soldering | Reflow soldering | 2009-10-08 |
| hc | HC/HCT Spice model | SPICE model | 2022-02-17 |
| Nexperia_Selection_guide_2023 | Nexperia Selection Guide 2023 | Selection guide | 2023-05-10 |
| HCT_USER_GUIDE | HC/T User Guide | User manual | 1997-10-31 |
| SO-SOJ-WAVE | Footprint for wave soldering | Wave soldering | 2009-10-08 |
| WAVE_BG-BD-1 | Wave soldering profile | Wave soldering | 2021-09-08 |
| SSOP-TSSOP-VSO-WAVE | Footprint for wave soldering | Wave soldering | 2009-10-08 |
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